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DGCA steps up monitoring amid aviation disruption

DGCA steps up monitoring as West Asia conflict disrupts global aviation, forcing Indian airlines to cut flights, reroute operations and…

April 7, 2026 19:18 IST

Airline 60% of seats free of charge rule

Airline lobby, pricing power in focus as govt pauses seat rule

Mark D Martin of Martin Consulting said the suspension reflects the increasing power of airline lobbies and raises questions around…

Updated: April 4, 2026 13:22 IST

Screams, crying, prayers: Video captures panic inside Hyderabad-Hubaballi flight as it circles airport for 4 hours

Why has govt paused directive to offer 60% flight seats without extra charges?

The decision also comes amid a widening war in the Middle East that sent jet fuel prices and insurance costs…

April 3, 2026 07:07 IST

DGCA gets new chief Vir Vikram Yadav amid bureaucratic reshuffle

Vir Vikram Yadav appointed as DGCA chief amid bureaucratic reshuffle, as aviation regulator faces pilot disputes and geopolitical challenges.

March 31, 2026 18:19 IST

Airlines CEOs to Face Personal Liability: DGCA Overhauls Rules After 2025 Operational Meltdowns

DGCA draft mandates CEO-level accountability after IndiGo crisis exposed management gaps

The proposed amendments require airline chief executives to personally serve as Accountable Managers, closing a loophole that allowed senior leadership…

March 27, 2026 18:33 IST

Aviation stocks rally after ATF price clarification India

Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet on 60% rule: ‘All passengers… will end up paying higher fares’

The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), which represents the three carriers, has appealed to the Civil Ministry to withdraw the…

Updated: March 21, 2026 15:23 IST

Air India, Air India Express to operate 42 West Asia flights on March 21; 26 extra services for Dubai, Abu Dhabi

Air India will also operate eight scheduled flights to and from Muscat from Delhi, Kochi, Kozhikode and Mumbai.

Updated: March 21, 2026 07:37 IST

Rising risks and mounting losses: DGCA urges airlines to avoid 11 airspaces

DGCA advises airlines to avoid 11 high-risk airspaces across West Asia amid escalating Iran conflict; global aviation faces rising costs,…

March 20, 2026 16:49 IST

DGCA Mandates 60% Free Seats on All Domestic Flights

Airlines asked to allocate 60% of seats free of charge

The DGCA has issued a landmark directive requiring Indian airlines to provide at least 60% of seats for free and…

March 18, 2026 17:40 IST

DGCA grants temporary pilot duty relaxations to Air India as Middle East conflict forces longer routes

Amid Iran and Iraq airspace curbs due to the Middle East conflict, Directorate General of Civil Aviation has eased pilot…

March 15, 2026 23:14 IST

Directorate General of Shipping has warned shipping lines and agents against predatory and non-transparent pricing amid the West Asia crisis

Hormuz Crisis: 3 ways Govt is looking at protecting exporters from high shipping costs

India’s shipping regulator warns against predatory freight pricing as the West Asia crisis spikes costs, while the government eyes insurance…

March 10, 2026 13:53 IST

Safety Under Scrutiny: Analyzing the Surge in DGCA Enforcement and Regulatory Oversight

DGCA notices to airlines rise sharply as traffic, scrutiny increase

As India’s aviation sector experiences rapid expansion, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has intensified its enforcement, issuing hundreds…

March 9, 2026 00:46 IST